Tag Archives: unconditional love

Jesus Redeems

Posted on September 3, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 4:36 They were all amazed and said to one another, “What is there about his word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.” We may not see people who are definitely possessed … Continue reading →

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Life-Changing Grace

Posted on July 16, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:20 Then he began to reproach the towns where most of his mighty deeds had been done, since they had not repented. How many times have we seen God work in our lives where something magical happens and we … Continue reading →

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Happy Fault

Posted on July 5, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:11-13 The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go … Continue reading →

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Inner Peace

Posted on July 2, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:24-26 Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he was asleep. They came and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” He said to them, … Continue reading →

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Do Not Judge

Posted on June 25, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:1-3 “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you. Why do you notice the splinter in your … Continue reading →

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Humble Servant

Posted on April 12, 2013 by billtonnis

John 6:15 Since Jesus knew that they were going to come and carry him off to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain alone. Jesus had just fed thousands with five barley loaves and two fish. He had … Continue reading →

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God’s Reflection

Posted on January 31, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 4:21 He said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand?” Are you keeping the good news of God’s unconditional love, … Continue reading →

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Savior

Posted on December 18, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 34:7 In my misfortune I called, the Lord heard and saved me from all distress. Is there something you are struggling with? That very thing can lead you to your salvation. It is the very place where you cannot … Continue reading →

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Self-Giving

Posted on November 26, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 21:1-4 Jesus saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; … Continue reading →

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Willing Servants

Posted on October 23, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 12:35-37 …light your lamps and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I … Continue reading →

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